Folkwear 203 Edwardian Underthings

Buy the 203 Edwardian Underthings sewing pattern from Folkwear. Three charming "unmentionables" from the Edwardian bride's trousseau. The camisole, petticoat, and drawers make lovely undergarments or the prettiest summer outerwear.

The Camisole's bodice is accentuated by clusters of tucks and optional lace insertions. Slightly high-waisted and fitted in back, it is bloused in front, with soft gathers falling from ribbon beading of lace or eyelet edging. The camisole closes with drawstrings at the neck and waist, and a buttoned front opening.

The gored Petticoat falls to a wide flounce over a dust ruffle at the hemline. The drawstring waist ties at a back placket opening. The petticoat may be easily shortened for contemporary wear.

The knee-length Drawers, or "knickers", gathered at the curved waistband, are constructed with a front gusset and two buttoned side plackets. They are finished with ruffles at the knees. The Petticoat and Drawers are also decorated with tucking and/or lace or eyelet.

The pattern includes instructions for crocheted edging, lace insertion, and decorative embroidery stitches.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: Fine cottons or blends such as lawn, batiste, broadcloth, muslin, or silk. Petticoat can also be made of taffeta.

Fabric requirements: Edwardian underthings may be finished with eyelet ruffles or lace insertion and trim. The use of eyelet ruffles will decrease the yardages below for the Petticoat and Drawers.

Camisole: 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 1 1/4 - 1 7/8 yd (1.2 - 1.7 m) // 60" (150 cm) wide fabric: 7/8 - 1 3/8 yd (0.8 - 1.3 m).

Petticoat: 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 3 3/4 - 4 1/4 yd (3.4 - 3.9 m) // 60" (150 cm) wide fabric: 2 1/2 - 3 1/4 yd (2.3 - 2.9 m).

Drawers: 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 2 - 2 3/8 yd (1.8 - 2.2 m) // 60" (150 cm) wide fabric: 1 5/8 - 1 7/8 yd (1.5 - 1.7 m).

Sizing: XS - 3XL (approx. UK 4/6 - 28/30). Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions and trims: Please see image gallery.

PDF pattern includes: Sewing instructions; print-at-home patterns for each garment; copy shop files for each garment (suitable for A0 and 36" wide printers).

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